Status:
valid
Authors:
J.M.Watson, M.P.Cárdenas & A.R.Flores
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 70: 390 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341479
Description
Viola gelida (also called Gelid Violet, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae. It is native to South America, where it grows in grassy and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Viola gelida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viola gelida has small, white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Viola gelida is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings or divisions. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed, but it is best to use cuttings or divisions for faster results.
Where to Find Viola gelida
Viola gelida is native to Argentina and can be found in the Mendoza region.
Viola gelida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viola gelida?
Viola gelida
What is the family of Viola gelida?
Violaceae
Where is Viola gelida native to?
Brazil
Species in the Viola genus
Species in the Violaceae family
Agatea lecointei,
Agatea longipedicellata,
Agatea macrobotrys,
Agatea pancheri,
Agatea rufotomentosa,
Agatea schlechteri,
Agatea veillonii,
Agatea violaris,
Allexis batangae,
Allexis cauliflora,
Allexis obanensis,
Allexis zygomorpha,
Amphirrhox grandifolia,
Amphirrhox longifolia,
Anchietea exalata,
Anchietea frangulifolia,
Anchietea peruviana,
Anchietea pyrifolia,
Anchietea raimondii,
Anchietea selloviana,
Anchietea suma,
Anchietea ferrucciae,
Anchietea ballardii,
Calyptrion arboreum,
Calyptrion carthagenense,
Calyptrion pubescens,
Calyptrion volubile,
Decorsella paradoxa,
Fusispermum laxiflorum,
Fusispermum minutiflorum,
Fusispermum rubrolignosum,
Hybanthopsis bahiensis,
Hybanthus albus,
Hybanthus austrocaledonicus,
Hybanthus caledonicus,
Hybanthus cymulosus,
Hybanthus debilissimus,
Hybanthus domingensis,
Hybanthus durus,
Hybanthus epacroides,
Hybanthus galeottii,
Hybanthus graminifolius,
Hybanthus havanensis,
Hybanthus heterosepalus,
Hybanthus leptopus,
Hybanthus leucanthus,
Hybanthus micranthus,
Hybanthus mossamedensis,
Hybanthus paraguariensis,
Hybanthus parviflorus,
References
María Paz Cárdenas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Cárdenas' in the authors string.